Police identify caliber of bullet that struck child on July Fourth

Police identify caliber of bullet that struck child on July Fourth

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WTVR)–Police have been investigating for days after Brendon Mackey, 7, fell to the ground from a gunshot.

Police have determined the bullet is a .40-caliber class full metal jacket bullet. They said that type bullet struck Brendon before a fireworks display at The Boathouse in Swift Creek Reservoir.

Shortly before 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, Brendon Mackey, 7, was walking with his father when he fell to the ground. At the hospital doctors discovered a wound that they say was from a bullet.

Brendon died at VCU Medical center as a result of his injuries on Friday, July 5.

The .40-caliber class also includes 10 mm rounds, police said. Forensics testing indicates the rifling on the bullet is mainly consistent with, but is not limited to, the following firearms manufacturers: GLOCK, Heckler & Koch, IMI, Kahr Arms and Vektor Pistols.

Police still need the public’s help to locate whoever fired the shot.

If you were firing a gun or you know someone who was firing a gun in the area of the Swift Creek Reservoir around the time of the incident, it is critical that you contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or www.crimesolvers.net.